Books in the Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education series

Provides educators with real-life examples and research-based directions for the use of digital media resources in classrooms at all academic levels. This reference work will appeal to educators and researchers interested in enriching P-12 classrooms in order to extend student learning and promote effective e-learning in the classroom.

Combines information on the use of videoconferencing technology in the field of education.

Provides the research and the best practices in the field of telementoring. This title offers theoretical and pragmatic viewpoints on telementoring that provide guidance to professionals wanting to inform their practice. It intends to promote the understanding and successful implementation of telementoring.

Designed to strengthen understanding of the critical information in the framework for technology application competencies for K-12 teachers.

The Continuous Practice Improvement professional development program introduces teachers to infusing computers into the curriculum and classroom activities seamlessly. This work covers a successful computer-related professional development program that was implemented into Kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms of a Philadelphia school.

Highlights the use of 3D technologies in the educational environment and the future prospects of adaption and evolution beyond the traditional methods of teaching. This comprehensive collection of research aims to provide instructors and researchers with a solid foundation of information on 3D technology.

Combines empirical evidence and best practices in current K-12 distance learning and virtual schools. Emphasizing current research and opportunities, this book is an all-inclusive reference source for administrators, teachers, researchers, teacher educators, and policymakers interested in the development and implementation of blended and electronic learning in primary and secondary education.

The use of innovative digital technology is expanding the potential of arts education, presenting new opportunities to both curricular design and pedagogical practice. This title brings together a variety of perspectives, research, and case studies that emphasize a pedagogical awareness of diverse learning styles, while highlighting issues of ethics and equality across the educational landscape.

Explores the needs that children with certain conditions-such as diabetes, cancer, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease-might have in the classroom. This volume features coverage on a wide range of topics relating to pre-service teacher training, school administrators' policies, and the experiences of children with chronic health conditions.

Presents a well-rounded discussion of the i2Flex model, highlighting methods for K-12 course design, delivery, and evaluation in addition to teacher performance assessment in a blended i2Flex environment. The book emphasizes new methods for improving the classroom and learning experience in addition to preparing students for higher education and careers.

Addresses the models, support, cases, and delivery of K-12 online education. Seeking to further the conversation about the most effective ways to integrate ICT into the classroom, this publication presents theoretical frameworks to support educators and administrators.

Focuses on a well-rounded approach to special education, including perspectives on administration and leadership, course development, psychological and counseling support, educational technologies, and classroom management strategies. This volume emphasizes current research focused on creating opportune learning environments for children on the autism spectrum.

Provides a comprehensive examination of emerging strategies for optimizing instructional environments in modern school systems and emphasises the role that intercultural education plays in this endeavour. This volume highlights research perspectives across numerous topics, such as curriculum design, student-teacher interaction, and critical pedagogies.